The streaming platform, Showmax started 2023 with a bang when they officially announced the return of Durban’s favourite housewives.
Put it in your diary or set a reminder on your phone because you don’t want to miss this. The Real Housewives of Durban is back for a third season on 1 February 2023.
With 3 of the original cast members not returning for the third season, we are eager to meet the new faces who will be appearing on screen.
Meet the New Cast
Even though there are new faces, Showmax said: “The new cast will be bringing all the class, glamour, sass and drama we’ve come to love and expect from the franchise”
eThekwini queens Maria Valaskatzis, Mbali Ngiba and Slindile Wendy Ndlovu are the new additions to the reality series. They will join the returning cast members: Annie Mthembu, Jojo Robinson, Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo.
Maria Isabelle Valaskatzis
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Maria Isabella Valaskatzis is a television presenter, producer and writer. She is the director of media and communications agency MV Consulting and is the co-owner of video production company VKATZPK Media.
Valaskatzis says: “The Real Housewives of Durban is such an amazing platform, where women can showcase their personalities and talents. The show consists of cast members that have very strong personas and I think that my personality will help balance out the various types of energies that we all have. The decision to join is also rooted in my activism for women empowerment and mental health.”
Mbali Ngiba
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Mbali is a musician and actress and the co-founder of African Centric Designs.
She says: “I joined season three as it felt like a great opportunity for me to be a part of such a successful franchise amongst such amazing women. When watching season one and two, I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I’d also add great value as a cast member. So when they approached me I agreed. I also joined because I’d like to see some personal growth within myself as an individual and as a business.”
Slindile Wendy Ndlovu
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Slindile is a human resource consultant with experience in events management and interior designing. She is also the founder of events management company – Mawesi Consulting.
Slindile said: “I echo my cast members’ sentiments about the vast opportunities The Real Housewives of Durban presents for all of us, and especially for our overall personal growth. For me, this is an avenue to start all over and rebuild not only as an individual but also as a single mother. I come from a six-year relationship, which I feel I wasted my time and energy in. I gave it my all, so when that didn’t work out, I thought, ‘Why not? Let me try this’. This platform grants you the chance to promote and rebrand, especially when you’re coming from a place of starting over again.”
The Returning Housewives
Annie Mthembu, Jojo Robinson, Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo have reassured fans that what was left in season two will definitely be picked up in season three and fans may see them differently.
Check out The Real Housewives of Durban Season 3 Trailer and you can start streaming The Real Housewives of Durban season three – first and only on Showmax from 1 February 2023, with new episodes landing every Friday thereafter.
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